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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Delaware High School Sports: New Teams Join the Ranks

The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Winter Games Cut Ties With Toxic Wax, Shift Focus to Health

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Future Fans: How Sports Teams Are Talking to Kids

Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son did a decade ago—on TV and paper. His 14‑year‑old, Tye, checks scores on Snapchat or searches Google for a quick answer. This shows how the audience has

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Youth Sports Groups Fight Rising Field and Gym Fees

A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Crowd Noise Turns the Tide in Kansas vs Arizona Game

The Wildcats’ first Big 12 outing at Allen Fieldhouse left Arizona players and coach Tommy Lloyd stunned by how loud the Kansas crowd could be. Motiejus Krivas, who had sat on the bench because of a foot injury, finally got to play in Kansas’ 82‑78 win. He described the arena as “crazy” and said

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Tracking Seals to Unlock Antarctic Ocean Secrets

Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice. They first capture the seals on sea‑ice near Thwaites Glacier by carefully approaching from behind and gently darting a sedative into the animal’s

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mining Money Moves: Bitcoin Sale Fuels AI Plans

Cango, a big name in bitcoin mining, sold 4, 451 bitcoins for about $305 million. The money came from a Tether (USDT) sale that helped the company pay off a loan backed by its own bitcoin. This move also lightened Cango’s debt load and gave the firm a cushion to jump into building AI data centers.

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Spine Clinic Study Reveals Pain Patterns and Risk Clues

A team of doctors looked closely at people who came to a spine clinic for help with long‑term back pain. They wanted to know what these patients look like, how they feel, and how well they can move. The study gathered data on age, gender, job type, pain level, and daily function. The researchers co

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Private Jet, Public Debate: The Milan–Cortina Story

Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int

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